Tie to a hitching post

Tie to a hitching post

How To Tie A Quick Release Knot – Page 1 of 2

A quick release knot (also sometimes called a “jerk” knot) is a knot that will come untied quickly and easily when the tail of the rope is pulled on. This type of knot is ideal for tying a horse or pony since being able to quickly release a tied horse or pony is sometimes crucial for the safety of the animal and its surroundings. There are a lot of different quick release knots. In the photos and text below, we’ll show you how to tie one kind.

Lead Ropes

When tying a horse or pony always use a properly fitting halter and the right type of lead rope. A good lead rope is round because round lead ropes are harder to “pull down” under extreme pressure than flat ones. If a rope gets pulled down too tight it puts the knot into a bind – even a quick release knot – and the rope can become difficult or impossible to untie. Round cotton lead ropes 3/4 of an inch in diameter or larger are considered by many horse people to be the best ropes for tying a horse because this type of lead rope isn’t as easily pulled into a bind as other types. In addition, cotton is slower to rope burn a horse than many other materials. Other types of lead ropes are good, too, as long they don’t pull too tight under pressure.

QUICK DOCUMENTS

FL State Solicitation Disclaimer

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. - (REG#CH40783)
VISIT WWW.FLORIDACONSUMERHELP.COM FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION.

(SWFHR) is a Florida not for profit corporation created pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. This means that donors can contribute sums to the organization and deduct those contributions from their income taxes.